Finding the Third Proportional to 628,160 and 1,375,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,160 and 1,375,943 is: 3,013,912.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,160 : 1,375,943 = 1,375,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,160/1,375,943 = 1,375,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,160x = 1,375,943 × 1,375,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,160x = 1,893,219,139,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,893,219,139,249/628,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,912.28
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